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HomeMy WebLinkAbout*February 15, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda COUNCILMEMBERS City Council Chamber Melissa Hernandez, Mayor Dublin Civic Center Jean Josey, Vice Mayor 100 Civic Plaza Shawn Kumagai, Councilmember Dublin, CA 94568 Dr. Sherry Hu, Councilmember www.dublin.ca.gov Michael McCorriston, Councilmember Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Location: City Council Chamber Civic Center 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM This meeting will be held in person for the public, and all members of the City Council will be participating in person from the City Council Chamber at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California. Pursuant to Alameda County Health Officer Order No. 21-03, members of the public attending the meeting must wear a face covering over the nose and mouth at all times while indoors, even while speaking at the podium. Additional Meeting Procedures Available During the COVID-19 Pandemic This City Council meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast T.V. channel 28 beginning at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will also be livestreamed at www.tv30.org and on the City’s website at: https://dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting electronically have the option of giving public comment via Zoom, subject to the following procedures:  Fill out an online speaker slip available at www.dublin.ca.gov. The speaker slip will be made available at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Upon submission, you will receive Zoom link information from the City Clerk. Speakers slips will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non-agenda items is closed.  Once connected to the Zoom platform using the Zoom link information from the City Clerk, the public speaker will be added to the Zoom webinar as an attendee and muted. The speaker will be able to observe the meeting from the Zoom platform.  When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to comment is addressed, the City Clerk will announce the speaker in the meeting when it is their time to give public comment. The speaker will then be unmuted to give public comment via Zoom. February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case. II. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case. Facts and circumstances: Letter from Kevin Shenkman to City Clerk, dated December 29, 2021 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 Employee Introductions New City of Dublin Staff members, Sarah Monnastes, Human Resources Director and Oliver Castillo, Assistant Civil Engineer with Public Works, will be introduced. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Welcome the new City of Dublin Staff members. 3.2 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Preview The City Council will receive a presentation that previews the annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration which will be held the weekend of March 11-13, 2022, including protocols related to the COVID-19 pandemic. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation. 3.3 Public Comment At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council o n non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the City Clerk’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future City Council agenda. The exceptions under which the City Council MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3). 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the City Council with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the City Council who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Mayor to remove the item. February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 4.1 Approval of the February 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and February 5, 2022 Special City Council Meeting Minutes The City Council will consider approval of the minutes of the February 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting and February 5, 2022 Special City Council Meeting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the February 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting and February 5, 2022 Special City Council Meeting. 4.2 Heritage Park Public Art Selection The City Council will consider the artwork selections and locations for the Heritage Park Public Art Project as recommended by the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and the Parks and Community Services Commission and adopt resolutions approving Public Art Agreements with Romo Studios and Brian Keith for Public Art Projects at Heritage Park. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the artwork selections and locations, adopt the Resolution Approving a Public Art Agreement with Romo Studios for a Public Art Project at Heritage Park, adopt the Resolution Approving a Public Art Agreement with Brian Keith for a Public Art Project at Heritage Park, and approve the budget change. 4.3 City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2021 The City Council will receive an informational report of the City’s investments through the quarter ending December 31, 2021 including a monthly transaction ledger. The City’s investment portfolio for this period totaled $382,522,878 (market value) with an average market yield of 0.60%. As required by the Policy, the City Treasurer (Administrative Services Director) affirms that the City is able to meet its expenditure requirements for the next six months. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the City Treasurer's Informational Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2021. 4.4 Payment Issuance Report and Electronic Funds Transfers The City Council will receive a listing of payments issued from January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022 totaling $13,690,767.41. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 Fallon East General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment (PLPA-2021- 00009) The City Council will consider approval of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment for approximately 73 acres east of Fallon Road on the GH PacVest and Alameda properties. The amendment would change the existing General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan land use designation from General Commercial to General Commercial/Campus Office. Additionally, the City Council will consider an Addendum to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Environmental Impact Reports. February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a public hearing, deliberate and adopt the Resolution Approving an Addendum to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Environmental Impact Reports and Approving the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment for 72.1 Acres of the GH PacVest Property and the 1.25-Acre Alameda Property. 6.2 Citywide Multi- Family Objective Design Standards, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and Master Fee Schedule Amendments (PLPA-2022-00002) The City Council will consider approval of the Citywide Multi-Family (MF) Objective Design Standards (ODS) and companion amendments to Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code. State law requires local jurisdictions to provide a streamlined ministerial approval process for eligible multi-family residential developments, subject to objective zoning and design review standards. The proposed MF ODS and Zoning Ordinance Amendments would ensure that objective zoning and design review standards are in place. The City Council will also consider adopting amendments to the Master Fee Schedule to establish a fee for Zoning Clearances for Housing Projects Eligible for Streamlined Approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a public hearing, deliberate, waive the reading and INTRODUCE the Ordinance approving the Citywide Multi-Family Objective Design Standards and amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), and Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance), and adopt the Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule by establishing one new application fee, based on time and materials, for Zoning Clearances for Housing Projects Eligible for Streamlined Approval. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 SCS Property Community Outreach On March 2, 2021, the City Council approved a City-led Community Outreach process for the SCS Property to create a foundation for future discussions about appropriate land uses for the property. Staff and the consultant team lead by ELS Architecture & Urban Design and Urban Field Studio in concert with the community, Planning Commission and City Council have worked to develop a Preferred Plan for the SCS Property. The City Council will receive a presentation and consider approving the Preferred Plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation and adopt the Resolution Approving the Preferred Plan for the SCS Property. 7.2 Authorize a Budget Shift to Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Project The City Council will consider shifting funds to Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space project (CIP No. PK0422) to allow for design work to begin in the current fiscal year on the first phase of the project to meet a State Grant deadline for a completed project by December 31, 2023. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve a budget change authorizing the shifting of funds to Fiscal Year 2021-22. February 15, 2022 Dublin City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Transition to District-Based Councilmember Elections Earlier this year, the City received a notification threatening litigation under the California Voting Rights Act if the City did not convert from at-large elections for electing members of the City Council to district-based elections. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution of intent to transition from at-large elections to a district-based councilmember election system. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Declaring Its Intention to Transition From an At-Large Election System to a District-Based Election System. 8.2 Discussion Regarding City Council Salaries The City Council will discuss options regarding adjustments to Councilmember salaries. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and provide direction to Staff regarding adjustments to City Council salaries. 9. OTHER BUSINESS Brief information only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234). 10. ADJOURNMENT This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability- related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833 -6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 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